Personal Health

The more exercise, the healthier we are

Besides club and work experiences, physical activity can also not be ignored for it is associated with our personal health. Having a sound body is primary desire for everyone. Nevertheless many of us are always daydreaming about it instead of taking action as if there is pie in the sky. The latest tendency of staying at home, playing electronic products is getting prevailing, which directly leads to the large number of people suffering poor constitution. I was one of these instances in the past. Yet since I entered my high school GCA, I have increased the amount of exercise, and gained effect.

There are two values have big impacts on me. Going back to the latest campus sports meeting, because of the absence of one athlete in my class, we would give up the item of female 800-metre-race. With a challenged attitude, I was temporarily chosen to be substitute to compete. The confusion in all directions was invading me undoubtedly due to the lack of any practice before. I even forgot to make preparation for losing face. The competitors I faced were all well disciplined or had potential basis in there childhood. There was no time to worry about more at the moment the bomb rushed out of gun. At the very beginning, I got the first three without any effort, and that made me either proud or doubtful. The pride was going up till I was passed by one by one rival. The result of my failure as it is I can not afford my short of energy because I had run out of much energy at first. Seemingly, knack has to be regarded as one of the finesse to succeed. Eventually, I felt a gratitude for this participation, although I was in a out of breath, run-down state. Another lesson for me is that to be calm and sensitive instead of being proud at any time.

The next event is also an educational lesson. It occurred in a badminton match. Within the first go-around, I didn’t think my opponent’s skill would beat me as I had exceeded her on score for a long while. However, the misplay was bothering me out of control. I can not stop batting out-of-bounds continually. It must be results from the lack of wariness and neglected of game rules. Even if I didn’t save the unpleasant circumstance in that match, the victory I gained the second competition is a reward for my restored condition and the experience absorbed by the last time.

One more thing, I found that both two activities actually match to my personal fitness goals. Running is one of the laborious athletes that needs your persistence and fortitude. I want to harden my determination by this approach. Compared with that, badminton is more relaxing. The firm basis is a promotive account for me to continue it. There is a trouble in that I almost have no extra time in spite of weekends. Then it is better for me to study more efficiently in order to squeeze more time for sports. Above all, reciprocal effect is the best wish.

Conmunity Involvement

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The first step access to community

Volunteer experiences maybe is general in western countries according to their form of consistent education also society system. They judge one student by regarding all of his aspects, not only by his intellect or exam results. In contrast, paying most of attention to study course is a very stable and stubborn situation in China I think. That is the reason why westerners are much more adaptable into society and get easier to hunt jobs. Portfolio asks us to make up for this shortage, and I spent some time on such projects. I am willing to have a detailed introduction.

At the end of the Chinese festival, I initiate my volunteer work in ”Phoenix International Bookstore” accompanied by my classmate Viola. After the amiable company manager gave out work scheme to us, we got to be busy as bees. The first main task was to rearrange the messy books. It seems such a simple thing but a little complex. For instance, I found that a book called “Obama Memoir” was laid among a group of science fictions. It was an obvious mistake of its location for sure, then I looked for its original “home”. Due to the vast number of books in piles, the difficulty of my target automatically increased. The worse of crowds of people almost drove me mad. However, a little rain would not make me quit. If I give up halfway, the whole process is abortive. I regained control of myself and insisted seeking for my need until it have been found out by asking employes and Viola for clues. As I have already rearranged books, I felt the hardship of working. Anyhow, after rain always comes the fair weather, unless you are indifferent to take responsibility.

During the whole procedure, even if Viola had the different missions from me, we still kept in close contact once one of us meet with difficulties so as to work more efficiently. I know collaboration can focus isolated individual idea and strength together. As for learning from company, I have gained a proficient manner of book classifying. Then clearing up my bedroom like this way is my target now since it can develop my autonomous habit. Besides, handicraft about making a pig with my teachers is another volunteer participation. I am chiefly in charge of panting. That was me first time to create a massive freak, all kinds of moods were surrounding me. In short, it promotes relationship between my workmates and me.

I really enjoy these work experience for I reached two significant purposes. One is working the well being of society, the other is collecting new insights for myself. It has a great value in that it can help make decisions in career, or supply strategies to handle problem. In conclusion, these affairs are worth encouraging. Furthermore, achieving a balance between both intramural study and extracurricular practice is needing our attention.

value of club events

As soon as the first new semester commenced, a diversity of consequent school clubs appeared into our sight. It was completely a fresh feature to us that I was virtually unfamiliar with it for it had never set up any intramural clubs during my previous schooling. It is said that each of us has to select at least one interested item to foster a special extra skill which involves university life even career planning for the future. By reason of the reliance on music and the elegance of piano, I decided to join Piano Club without irresolution. In regard to the other one TV Series , I just intend to improve my spoken English.

When it comes to the experience in Piano Club, despite I had little basis on it before, I still retain zest for such an instrument. Hence, I present at our pointed locus persistently. You would always be able to appreciate touching melody either sentimental or filled with enthusiasm as long as the two excellent leaders appear in front of piano. They have taught novices like me some basic thing, such as the particular signs called notes and their corresponding tone on keys. Though I have no enough time and techniques to play, I just attempt to practice the same one or two simple tune until I gradually could play the whole of it even get rid of the notation. During the study of the tune, I felt it hard to remember the appearing order of keys that I made mistakes continually. That caused my impatience, but after a while I have restored my good attitude and continue my exercise. As to ensure that our club work effectively, while others were practicing, I always sat aside and listen respectively. Thus, our club maintains a harmonious atmosphere all the time. From this club, I have not only travelled through musical ocean, but interpreted the club strength that we were supposed to possess a heart of appreciation, never deny or laugh at any one’s skill level. The organization also exists weaknesses, like the unfixed time for training which changes very often.

Furthermore, the English movies creates a real and wide language environment for me. I think it is a relaxed way access to absolute English which probably makes us absorb it more rapidly, and smooths our moods the same time as well.

In general, I have accumulated some experience through these club events. They must be an essential component of education career beyond the GCA and university walls because it involves practical field trips which enable us to grips with our chosen realms. As every remarkable school wants well-rounded students, facing to so many kinds of top students who have specialities, and the need for your personal skill has never been greater. Let us value this chance to practice ourselves.

The progress made from public play

I can not help acknowledging that performing in front of extensive audience is absolutely able to strengthen my belief and courage, especially through this stage- GCA New Year’s celebration performance. I could never thought of being a “princess” until I was really chosen to act the main character—Snow White who is familiar to kids from all over the world. It was totally so astonished that I had to regard it as a great challenge.

After a series of hard rehearsal, the chance of stepping up the stage of the assembly hall was truly coming at the end of the year. Due to the great burden pressing on me, I could not help being strained even being out of my breath, though it was a bit inflated. After a while, it was my turn to show my own acting. This scene is the go-around between the hunter who was sent out by the evil queen and the innocent Snow White. As the strong hunter shot to me, I turned around invoking his forgiveness right away, taking cash out of my pocket in bulk. I was attempting to pretend to be an entirely poor fellow so that achieving a vivid effect. I know my action must be consistent with actor’s lines, so I had to recall the different circumstances which were rehearsed before from time to time. Overall, I felt both urgent and fluctuant during the performing, but it relieved bit by bit till it almost disappeared from my heart.

It was my first show on the stage of GCA after all, I could not behave fairly natural and confident. However, I think I have dug my hidden potential. I don’t need doubt my capability anymore, or it would impair ambition. As you know, sometimes you ought to overcome your negative psychological reaction if you desire success. Besides, it also harden my cooperation realization. If any of us actors performed it without any effort, the whole event must have been failed. Hence, the solidarity is essential as well.

The diet culture awareness

In order to learn about diet culture of other countries, a group of my classmates- Sherry, May, Amy, Viola, John, Tim, Rita, Sam, Victor, three Grade 12 seniors along with me decided to try a Swiss dish. I had known Switzerland was really a kingdom full of gourmet before. Thus, we chose a rare Swiss restaurant in Nanjing called “Bebbis”. On the evening of Thursday, 18th of December, all of our group members reached Orient Department Store Subway Stop by underground, then the Swiss restaurant we had reserved before exactly caught our attention. As soon as we entered the dining hall, we were relaxing in our unique and comfortable environment thoroughly as you enjoy the enthusiastic service.

At the beginning, we could not help taking photos of such distinctive and elegant atmosphere. It is really different from our Chinese restaurant, such as the setting of tableware, decorations, clothes the waiters wearing and so on. They all caused my curiosity unconsciously. Nonetheless, the most key role was the exciting meal! The restaurant just release their special winter menu. I can’t waiting selecting food. I found some of them were a little expensive, yet they tempt me a lot indeed.

When my dishes came, I kept my eyes gazing and appreciating them for a long time instead of eating them immediately. The most yummy dishes were cheese platter and ham appetizer. Cheese is the most famous menu. Despite it had little color contrast, it still tasted nice. I ate it by dipping small pieces in the molten cheese. The secret hid in the mixture of different flavors of cheese. The combination of pure cheese and walnuts shocking my taste buds. Containing both sweet and sour tastes with its rich flavor, I particularly enjoyed it even felt a shame to swallow the whole.

The meal was highlighted with a ham appetizer which was enough to satisfy me. It may includes mushrooms, beef, pork with sauce. Even it was just a little bowl of soup, it was cooked with meticulous care. Those are reasons enough for me to like Swiss dishes. Moreover, the G rade 12 seniors taught us some traditional culture about Swiss.
In China, the food tends to be spicy and salty, whereas the Swiss tends to be sweet. The environment here also has delicate decorated tables, each of dishes has an aesthetic appeal. The customers here all have good manners. Waiters here with respectful attitude behaved considerate. Anyhow, I am willing to recommend other ones to visit Bebbis. The meal here absolutely creates a lasting memory.

the experience of Sculpture Arts

I seldom have chance to visit museum, yet this time I would gain such a chance unexpectedly. I feel quite pleasant surprised about that. On Thursday,Dec.4th,by occupaying the art classes, our class started our mysterious excursion towards the art gallery of Nanjing University, and all the artwork are made by artist –Wu weishan. After this visit, I could not help praising it. Sculpture is an effective arts that causes us curiosity and admiration.

As soon as we stepped into such construction which appears a splendid hallway, all of us was almost astonished and shocked by rows of unmoving characters standing in front. However, if you stare at them carefully, you will find them just status. In that case, the art is showing as a form of 3D. It display the portraiture of various characters which make the gallery like a curiosa storehouse. All the exhibits have a same characteristic- elaborate and full of soul, without a little roughness as if it is a figure in the real world.

Among so many excellent artworks, the one called “Albert Einstein” attracted me a lot. I could not take my eyes off its reality and vividness. It was sculptured in 1999 and the artist used shapes of ellipse (the figure’s face)and some irregular figure (messy hair). Einstein’s brows and wrinkles are curve lines, yet his mouth is made up of straight line. When I touched it, I felt the sandy texture and a little coarse, but looks refined so much. You also can found that he is now considering about something from the expression on his face.

The artwork makes me feel much artistic due to its realistic tracing. It is hard to imagine how great effort Mr.Wu weishan has put in and how tough task he attempted to challenge. Then it also reminds me of famous scientists in the past – Galileo, Newton, and Edison. Relating to the world, I recall the great success Einstein achieved during his lifetime, and that verifies he is such a diligent person who delves into science area and devote for his career. Overall, the artist tends to show a mixture of animation and natural beauty.

I do like the artwork because they are filled with perception and make me come up with fresh and deep thoughts. The specific reasons make me feel that way is the artist takes the notice of the reality of the sculpture, and each line is carved intensively. He combined the figure and nature together as well so that we could feel it spirited, not just a dead body. Besides the appearance, Mr. Wu also aims to capture the heart of figure. As we know, Einstein is a provident one who is known for his intelligence and contribution to human. We were able to grab such mettle through gazing his fixed eyes. I am sure that other ones like such sculpture both traditional and contemporary.

In conclusion, this activity is really meaningful. Through the exhibition, I have learnt to appreciate other’s fruits of labor and it helps us strengthen belief. I think we are supposed to have a good attitude in study like Wu weishan who is determinated on the work.

The lecture of gardens

□□On this Monday,our GCA students got a chance to learn about landscape architect through a course of lecture by the professor -Zhao Bing of Nanjing forestry University.This time he introduced much knowledge for us.He made a sufficient preparation.

□□I had ever been to a large landscape garden in Suzhou before, and I was filled with curiosity and shock the moment I stepped into the fascinating scenery. It was such an incredible scroll painting that I was attracted by its neat and designed order. I almost feel it like a mysterious garden in fairy tale. Therefore, I paid much attention to this lecture.

□□At first, the professor listed several photographs about the Chinese gardens. A dainty summerhouse, various forms of rockeries, clear pool with reflection, viewing stones, shipshape path road were displayed in front of your eyes immediately. I felt it a natural beauty and people in other area would not be able to copy a model from such splendid and unique spectacle. The professor said that the reason was that it has an inimitable location and suitable environment to support it creates itself and was been constructed.

□□Then ,the professor showed the most impressive part was a winding walkway behind the small entrance of the garden, while leading to the places of quietude, shows the use of contrast between big and small, straight and wandering, even light and shade. Interestingly enough, the view is changing at every step.I think it must took the designer much effort to devise and it showcases the Chinese distinct style and culture. Moreover, the things in garden are arranged orderly without mess so that gives a neat and concordant feeling.It also appeared some green plants that help form that feeling.I was enjoying a lot indeed.

□□I thought the success for such artistic view was the delicate balance between the forces of nature and man’s creations. I also admire their fantastic ideas and imagnations.It is a priceless value in our country,our own value.

□□Through the lecture, I have appreciated many remarkable things.They practiced my ability of appreciation and help me to learn more about Chinese culture .Of course, it also made me a deep impression.